California Organized Investment Network (COIN) Is a Collaborative Effort Between the California Department of Insurance, the Insurance Industry, Community Affordable Housing and Economic Development Organizations, and Community Advocates.

The Investigation Division investigates suspected fraud committed by insurance agents, brokers, public adjusters, bail agents, insurance companies and other individuals and entities transacting the business of insurance who perpetrate fraud against consumers.

"Every California consumer pays for insurance fraud, but these crimes are more egregious when committed by a medical provider for their own personal profit," said Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones.

Detectives with the California Department of Insurance discovered that during this medical billing scam customers of Silverlake Hills Health Center received alternative medical care, such as chiropractic care, acupuncture and Pilates that were not covered by insurance. Henschel altered the billing codes to reflect expensive diagnostic codes that would typically be accepted by automated claim processing systems. Henschel also forged the signature of a doctor, not connected to her business at the time, on the billing forms to give them the appearance of legitimate claims. Despite the fact that she was traveling out of the country, Henschel listed herself as a patient of the health center. She then accumulated hundreds of invoices, for which many covered the same time period she fraudulently claimed she was in Los Angeles receiving treatment.

Henschel received a sentence of two years in Los Angeles county jail and four years of probation. This case was prosecuted by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.

For questions about the prosecution of Lisa Henschel, please contact DDA Angela Brunson and Richard Gallegly at (213) 580-8792 with the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, Healthcare Fraud Division.

The California Department of Insurance, established in 1868, is the largest consumer protection agency in California. Insurers collect $310 billion in premiums annually in California. Since 2011 the California Department of Insurance received more than 1,000,000 calls from consumers and helped recover over $469 million in claims and premiums. Please visit the Department of Insurance website at www.insurance.ca.gov. Non-media inquiries should be directed to the Consumer Hotline at 800.927.4357. Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf (TDD), please dial 800.482.4833.